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Friday, November 21, 2025
Making Math Matter: It’s a Way of Life with Infinite Possibilities

Session 143 will be held in 201 from 10:00 - 10:50.

Go Beyond Calculators into Computer Programming Through Excel Macros Part 2

Many teachers are adept at using Excel, but not many exploit the power of macros. We will provide a
clear, hands-on, and easily understood instruc�on via many per�nent examples. The idea is to move
past calculators into computer programming as state boards push this transi�on. (Please bring a laptop
with Excel loaded.) Grades 6 - 12

Dr. Sam Narimetla, Tennesee Tech

Session 144 will be held in 202 A from 10:00 - 10:50.

Stop Saying “I’m Not a Math Person”: Flipping the Script on Teacher Math Anxiety

Teachers can experience math anxiety too.. This session will explore how a teacher's beliefs about math
impact student achievement. Through polls, quizzes, and reflec�on, par�cipants will confront common
misconcep�ons, examine research, and gain strategies to build their own confidence and help their
students overcome math anxiety. Grades K - 12

Kerry Branch, S2TEM

Margaret Lorimer, S2TEM

Session 145 will be held in 202 B from 10:00 - 10:50.

Bridging Founda�ons to Standards: Heart Math Tutoring’s Expanded Learning Program

HMT closes the K–5 math gap with a seamless pipeline: scripted, manipula�ves-driven one-on-one
Number Concepts interven�ons and 3:1 small-group Classroom Connec�ons aligned to classroom
pacing. Par�cipants will engage in a 30-minute number sense lab and a grade-level problem workshop
and leave with implementa�on plans. Grades PreK - 5

Jordan Porfilio, Heart Math Tutoring

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